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Perception Tribute 12 Kayak
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Perception Tribute 12 Kayak

Item # 785466

$825.00

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Light and comfortable, the stable Perception Tribute 12 kayak will have women kayakers rejoicing!

  • Length and women-specific ergonomic design makes this an excellent boat for women who insist on straight-line tracking and solid performance; makes a great workout boat
  • High-density polyethylene construction offers performance, rugged durability and affordability
  • Weighing only 40 lbs., the Tribute is easy to lift and load onto a vehicle by yourself
  • Vertical wall flotation in bow adds buoyancy and works in conjunction with flotation bulkhead to manage loads of more than 200 lbs.
  • Zone multi adjust outfitting system features a padded seat, adjustable backband, padded thighbraces and footbraces to personalize the fit
  • Watertight stern hatch with bulkhead wall, neoprene seal and hard hatch cover keeps gear dry and secure; dry storage space is perfect for a day's worth of gear
  • Perimeter deck lines enhance safety and ease entry into kayak
  • Ergonomic grab handles are easy on your hands during long portages

Made in USA.

Item 785466


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Perception Tribute 12 Kayak Specs

Specification

Description

MaterialPolyethylene
Length12 feet
Width24 inches
Depth12.75 inches
Weight40 pounds
Cockpit size36 x 20 inches
Number of paddlers1
Weight capacity230 pounds
Hatch CapacityUnavailable

Perception Tribute 12 Kayak Customer Reviews

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Perception Tribute 12 Kayak
 
4.0

(based on 3 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (3)
  • Easy entry & exit (3)
  • Easy to paddle (3)
  • Stable (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Day trips (3)
    • Flat waters (3)

    Reviewed by 3 customers

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    May

    1

    2009

    (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    I love this boat.

    ByMargaret Paddler

    from Pittsburgh, PA

    About Me Recreational

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Compact
    • Easy Entry & Exit
    • Easy To Lift
    • Easy to Paddle
    • Good Maneuverability
    • Stable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Day Trips
      • Flat Waters
      • Rivers

      Comments about Perception Tribute 12 Kayak:

      I paddle on the 3 rivers of Pittsburgh, PA, and this kayak is perfect for it. The water is usually flat, though this boat has been great on choppy days too.

      When I was in the market for a kayak, it was really important to me that I be able to lift it and load it onto my car by myself, and I can do that with this boat.

      Tracks well, is extremely stable, and is moderately fast. Though I have yet to try it, I suspect this boat would work out great for a short camping trip.

      Highly recommended for recreational paddling.

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Easy for one moderately fit woman to handle!

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      (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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      Aug

      9

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      great day kayak

      Byoutdoorkat

      from Seattle, WA

      About Me Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy Entry & Exit
      • Easy To Lift
      • Easy to Paddle
      • Stable

      Cons

      • Seatback too high

      Best Uses

      • Day Trips
      • Flat Waters

      Comments about Perception Tribute 12 Kayak:

      For a quick day paddle on calm water, this is a great boat! It's very easy to to lift and tracks fairly well. The main thing that I don't like is that even in the lowest setting, the seatback sticks up higher than the cockpit, which makes putting a sprayskirt on somewhat awkward. Also, for paddling in rougher open water, I would want additional floatation in the bow since there is no forward bulkhead.

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      18

      2009

       
      4.0

      She moves like a breeze...

      ByTest of Time

      from SF Bay Area

      About Me Beginner

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy Entry & Exit
      • Easy to Paddle
      • Good Maneuverability
      • Stable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Around the bays
        • Day Trips
        • Flat Waters
        • Kayak Camping

        Comments about Perception Tribute 12 Kayak:

        [...] for being 5'3 @ 135 lbs.This model does offers exceptional handling in both, in & out of waters (even for a a beginner as myself).Bottom line: it is effortless and nothing but comfortness! with an unbeatable price...

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        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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